Recall 13V-024
General Motors LLC recalled the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu: Suspension (rear).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 13V-024
- Reported
- January 23, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 8,519 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles, manufactured December 6, 2011, through January 15, 2013. One or more rear suspension bolts may not have been tightened to the specified torque. This may lead to sudden changes in vehicle handling.
The risk
Sudden changes in vehicle handling may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and retighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notifications have already begun and will be completed shortly. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
This is General Motors recall number 13008.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Malibu 2013